Events - Month View

Today is the last day to register! Please visit the "Envisioning My Future: Home Safety and Preparing for Emergencies" event listing on Feb 6th for more information and to register.

UpRiver Village Walking Group (Weather Permitting - see info below)

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Main City Park, 219 S Main Ave, Gresham. Meet at Main City Park (E Powell Blvd and S Main Ave.) Park at the back, furthest from Powell Blvd and closest to the Springwater Trail. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the location.]

Registration: Please see Weather Information (below) or click on this event for more information.

Description: Walk the Springwater Trail for approx 2 miles (total). All flat and paved trails. You can turn back at any time if desired. Friendly dogs are welcome.

Weather Information: If weather is iffy, please check the Events page of our website [Click on this event for the UpRiver Events page link] the morning of the walk. We will post cancellations there.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief TED Talk video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

RWV "No Guilt" Book Club - Indoors, In person

Where: St. Luke Lutheran Church‘s Shalom House, 4545 SW California St. (off SW. 45th Ave) Portland OR [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.] Park on the East side of the church parking lot near the Shalom Center house.

No Registration Required

Description: Enjoy learning about books from other members. Informal, fun, no need to always have a title to share. Yes, this is "no guilt", no required reading. Come check us out!

In-Person Happy Hour - Indoors/Outdoors

Hosted by Rivers East Village

Where: Stanley‘s Corner, 19905 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Gladstone 97027 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive a reminder or in case of change of plans: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for the email link.]

Description: Stanley’s Corner is famous for its nachos, but also have a regular menu, plus drinks. There should be plenty of parking at that time of day. If we have a large group, we may have to break into smaller table groups because it is not great for group seating. Hope to see you there!

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event

Where: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. [Please click on this event for a Google Map to the meeting location.]

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Location: St Luke Lutheran Church, Shalom House, 4545 SW California St, Portland 97219 [The Shalom Center is a separate house located east of the main church building - across the parking lot.] [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome to come and enjoy a mid-week break. Come get to know us!

BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE OR OTHER BEVERAGE IF YOU LIKE.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected]. [Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

UpRiver Monthly Coffee Gathering

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Location: Le Petit Cafe (Inside Troutdale Station food cart mall), 151 SW 257th Ave, Troutdale OR 97060 [Click on this event for a Google Map of location.]

Registration Required: Please let us know if you wish to attend by filling out the Contact Form on our website. [Click on this event for a link to the UpRiver Village Contact Form page where one can register.]

Description: Join UpRiver Village members and other area seniors for coffee. Make new friends, enjoy lively conversation and enjoy each other’s company! Please register so we will know what size table we will need.

Envisioning My Future: "Home Safety and Preparing for Emergencies" - In person, Indoors

Hosted by Villages NW with the support of a grant from the OCF: Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation.

Where: PCC Opportunity Center, 4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland OR 97218 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.] Carpooling is encouraged; parking may be limited.

Who: This free event is for Villages NW villagers (members, volunteers and interested parties).

Registration Required: Click on this event for the Registration link. When you register, please let us know in the Note to Host box the name of your Village and if you have any special dietary needs. Lunch will be served.

A free lunch will be provided by PCC Dining Services.

Description: Please join us for this two-part event as we focus on Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls and Emergency Preparedness. Exhibitors/Tablers will be present with resource materials.

First Friday Coffee Klatsch In Person, Indoors

Sponsored by Village at the Falls

Where: Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St, Oregon City. Look for us in the Fireside Room. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Required: VATF provides the coffee and goodies; you provide the companionship. It would be great if you could let us know you are coming by registering on the event calendar at the VATF website. [Click on this event for the VATF website event link.]

Description: Come see old friends and make new ones! Need more information about Village at the Falls? Then this is the place! All are welcome! Free coffee and pastries provided by Village at the Falls. Hope to see you there! While you‘re there pick up a Pioneer Center schedule and see all the fun things they offer.

Viva Village Age Cafe

When: First Friday of each Month.

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton OR 97005

Registration Required: Register on the Beaverton City Library’s website. [Click on this event for the Library‘s registration link.]

Description: Join the conversation! Small group conversations with friends, neighbors and other members of our community. There is a new thought-provoking topic of interest to older adults each session.

Age Café is co-sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, and Washington County Disability, Aging and Veterans Services (DAVS).

RWV Social Hour - Every Friday

Location this Friday: Sasquatch Brew Pub, 6440 SW Capitol Highway, Portland [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

Hosted by Viva Village

Where: Dawson Creek Park, at Hillsboro Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NW Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Entrance at Hillsboro Public Library north parking lot. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

RSVP Recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected] [Click on this event for the email link.]

Description: Enjoy a morning walk with Viva Village friends.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

Hosted by Viva Village

Where: Online via Zoom.

Registration Required: RSVP for the Zoom link, 503-746-5082 or [email protected]. [Click on this event for the email registration link.]

Description: Enjoy Viva Villager Kathe Fradkin’s trip to the stunning Adriatic coastline with the beauty of the walled city Dubrovnik, the history of Split, and the majesty of Plitvice National Park. Experience the uniqueness and diversity of this region in Central Europe!

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event

Where: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. [Please click on this event for a Google Map to the meeting location.]

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Location: St Luke Lutheran Church, Shalom House, 4545 SW California St, Portland 97219 [The Shalom Center is a separate house located east of the main church building - across the parking lot.] [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome to come and enjoy a mid-week break. Come get to know us!

BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE OR OTHER BEVERAGE IF YOU LIKE.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected]. [Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

Rainy Day Village Coffee Club - Hosted by Rainy Day Village

Where: Wild Grocery & Cafe, 298 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR [Click on this link for a Google map to the event location.]

Description: Growing a community of friends. All Members, Volunteers (and friends) are welcome.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Willamette Falls, 710 6th St, Oregon City OR [Click on this event for a map of the event location.]

Description: Bring cards or board games to play!

RWV Current Events Discussion Group - In person, Indoors

When: Meets the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.

Location: New Seasons Market - Raleigh Hills, Coffee Seating Area, 7300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland 97225. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the meeting location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Informal group discussion; bring your suggestions. Any subject from world events, state & city and neighborhood issues, Drop in, try us out! All welcome!

RWV Social-Happy Hour - Every Friday

Location this Friday: The Mill Cafe & Lounge at River‘s Edge Hotel, 455 S. Hamilton Court, Portland 97239 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.] Exit SW Macadam Ave at the Hamilton Court stop light.

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

UpRiver Village Walking Group (Weather Permitting - see info below)

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Main City Park, 219 S Main Ave, Gresham. Meet at Main City Park (E Powell Blvd and S Main Ave.) Park at the back, furthest from Powell Blvd and closest to the Springwater Trail. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the location.]

Registration: Please see Weather Information (below) or click on this event for more information.

Description: Walk the Springwater Trail for approx 2 miles (total). All flat and paved trails. You can turn back at any time if desired. Friendly dogs are welcome.

Weather Information: If weather is iffy, please check the Events page of our website [Click on this event for the UpRiver Events page link] the morning of the walk. We will post cancellations there.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief video to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

Viva Village Forum - Youth Foster Care: Connection and Community - In Person, Indoors

Where: First United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 12555 SW 4th Street, Beaverton [Click on this event for a Google map of event location.]

RSVP Recommended: Register on the Viva Village website via link or contact the Viva Village office: 503-746-5082. [Click on this event for the event registration and Viva Village email links.]

Description: Viva Villager Denise Tuhy introduces her daughter, Celeste Bodner, Founder and CEO of FosterClub. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how connection and community can change outcomes for young people in foster care. Find out: 1) how FosterClub supports youth in foster care across the country; 2) how foster care works and how it can have a lasting impact on young people’s lives; and 3) how you can help improve the lives of these young people. No charge. Refreshments served.

Third Tuesday Monthly Coffee Hour - Indoors, In-person

Hosted by Village Without Walls

Where: Insomnia Coffee at Reed‘s Crossing, 7665 SE Blanton St., Hillsboro OR 97123 [Click on this event for a Google map of the event location.]

Description: All are welcome, member or nonmember, coffee or tea, munchie or none. Need a ride? Stay connected! Look for the Village Without Walls table in the seating area.

RWV Monthly Potluck Luncheon - Metzger Park - Indoors, In-Person

Where: Patricia Whiting Dining Hall at Metzger Park, Tigard 8400 SW Hemlock, Tigard 97223 (Near Hall Blvd.) [Click on this link to see location of the picnic potluck in Google Maps.]

No Registration required.

Description: You can bring a dish to share or just your own meal, if you prefer. If your dish will be shared, a note with the ingredients is appreciated for those with special diets. To minimize waste, provide your own plate and utensils.

We‘ll have a good time eating, appreciating the variety of food, and learning what‘s happening in our lives!

This dining hall has great ventilation, is supplied with tables and chairs, and a piano. There is a full kitchen: range, refrigerator, coffee maker & microwave. We wash our own dishes and cleanup as we depart. This is a neighborhood park with some parking close to the door; additional parking is scattered around the park.

Social Stitchery! - In person, Indoors

Hosted by Village at the Falls

Where: At a volunteer‘s home. Register to receive the event address.

RSVP Required: Register via a link to receive the address of the event. [Click on this event for the link to the event registration.]

Description: Love to knit, crochet, spin, tat, or do needlework? Need some help with a pattern? Join our group of fiber enthusiasts to work on your latest work in progress (WIP) and visit with other crafty people. We welcome all from beginners to advanced.

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event

Where: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. [Please click on this event for a Google Map to the meeting location.]

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Location: St Luke Lutheran Church, Shalom House, 4545 SW California St, Portland 97219 [The Shalom Center is a separate house located east of the main church building - across the parking lot.] [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome to come and enjoy a mid-week break. Come get to know us!

BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE OR OTHER BEVERAGE IF YOU LIKE.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected]. [Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

Happy Hour - Indoors, In person

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Alejandro’s Mariscos and Bar, 331 N Main Ave, Gresham OR 97030
[Click on this event for a map of the event location.]

Registration Required: Please for this event by filling out the Contact Form
on our website. [Click on this event for the registration link.]

Description: UpRiver Village invites you to buy a beverage and tasty treat at this great location, then meet and converse with other area seniors! This is strictly a social event, no agenda, but UpRiver Village leadership will be available to answer your questions about membership and volunteering. Alejandro’s Mariscos & Bar is a hidden gem for cocktail bars, Mexican cuisine and seafood lovers. With glowing reviews from customers, it’s clear that the upscale dishes here are not your average fare.

RWV Kanopy Movie Group Discussion - Third Thursday each month - online via Zoom.

MOVIE CHANGE - Movie this Month: The Making of a Japanese (2023)

Description: Tsukado, located in Tokyo’s sprawling suburbs, is one of the largest public elementary schools in Japan. In the nation’s unique educational system, children are tasked to run their own school in order to teach communal values and how to play one’s role in the group. Intimately capturing one school year from the perspective of 1st and 6th graders, The Making of a Japanese has the magic of childhood with precious moments of joy, tears, and discovery – as they learn the traits necessary to become part of Japanese society.

Kanopy is free through many county library websites.

Click on this event for more information about how to sign up for Kanopy, for the link to the movie and the trailer, and the link to the Kanopy Zoom movie group discussion.

Third Thursday Happy Hour - In-Person, Indoors

Hosted by Village at the Falls

Where: Corner 14 Food Carts, 508 14th Street, Oregon City [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Required: Click on this event for the registration link.

Description: Join Village at the Falls villagers on the Third Thursday of each month for food, drinks and discussion. All are welcome. We will shoot for a table inside, but just in case, bundle up! Enjoy visiting with fellow villagers. Look for the Village at the Falls sign.

Third Friday Coffee - Rivers East Village - In-person, Indoors

Location this Friday: Libbie‘s Restaurant, 11056 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Optional: Register to receive a reminder the day before or in case of a change in plans by sending an email message to: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for a link to the optional email registration.]

Description: Libbie’s has coffee, tea, and good breakfast food (personal recommendation: their country fried potatoes with an egg!). If you haven‘t been here yet, it‘s quite a nostalgic treat. There should be plenty of parking available, both on the street and in a parking lot next to it. We‘ll be setting up in booths, so it should be cozy. If you‘ve never been to one of Rivers East’s monthly coffee events, maybe now is the time to try it - we love seeing both regular guests and meeting new friends!

RWV Social Hour - Every Friday

Location this Friday: Laughing Planet Cafe, 4405 SW Vermont St, Portland 97219 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!

Men’s Coffee Break - In-person, Indoors - Hosted by Viva Village

Where: Market of Choice Cedar Mill (mezzanine), In the Timberland Center, 250 NW Lost Springs Terrace, Portland 97229 [Click on this event for a Google Map of the coffee location.]

RSVP Recommended: Please RSVP by calling 503-746-5082 or sending an email message to: [email protected] [Click on this event for link to RSVP email address.]

Description: Conversation and coffee with Beaverton-area villagers at the Market of Choice in Timberland Town Center.

Monday TED Talk Discussion - via Zoom - Hosted by WLLO Village

WLLO hosts a running series of Monday Ted Talks via Zoom, open to all villagers.

Each week we will choose a brief online Zoom Ted Talk to watch together and then have a short discussion.

Please remember to mute yourself while watching the video!

To RSVP and Register, please Call or email WLLO Village for the meeting link, 503-308-8223, [email protected].

If you are on WLLO’s mailing list, you will receive notices of additional events.

Click on this event for a link to registration email address.

Online Viva Village Book Club - via Zoom

This month’s selection is: James by Percival Everett. We are revisitng this selection as so few were able to attend the previous discussion. Join us!

RSVP Required: To receive the Zoom meeting link, send an email message to Viva Village at: [email protected] or call 503-746-5082. [Click on this event for email address link.]

Description: James by Percival Everett. "James is a novel by author Percival Everett published by Doubleday in 2024. The novel is a re-imagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain but told from the perspective of Huckleberry‘s friend on his travels, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The novel won the 2024 Kirkus Prize, the National Book Award for Fiction, and the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction."

RWV Men‘s Coffee - In-Person Informal Social Event

Where: Raleigh Hills New Seasons Market, 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. [Please click on this event for a Google Map to the meeting location.]

Description: Informal social event for men involved with River West Village each Wednesday morning. It is a great way to get acquainted and learn more about the Village. Please join us for general discussions, ideas, and community. Everyone welcome!

RWV Women‘s Coffee - Indoors, In-person

Location: St Luke Lutheran Church, Shalom House, 4545 SW California St, Portland 97219 [The Shalom Center is a separate house located east of the main church building - across the parking lot.] [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Description: Gather to talk and get to know others. All are welcome to come and enjoy a mid-week break. Come get to know us!

BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE OR OTHER BEVERAGE IF YOU LIKE.

Viva Village Women’s Coffee In-Person, Indoors

When: Every Wednesday

Where: New Seasons Market Cedar Hills, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton 97005. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the Coffee location.]

RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082 or [email protected]. [Click on this event for link to the Viva Village registration email.]

Rivers East Village Game Day - In person, Indoors

Where: Round Table Pizza, 16550 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

Registration Recommended: Register to receive an email reminder the day before - or to let you know if our plans change - send an email message to: [email protected] or call 971-808-2340. [Click on this event for the email link.]

Description: Do you like playing games? Do you like pizza? Do you like free drinks? Rivers East has it all at their Game Day event at Round Table Pizza.

If you have a game you enjoy playing then please bring it to share with the group. Even if you don‘t normally play games, there will be something for everyone - simple, quick and fun games, or some that are a bit more challenging. Plus, good conversation with folks you might not see often or even have known before this.

Rivers East will pay for your drinks. You can order whatever you would like to eat. There’s a lunch special personal pizza you can order before 4:00, a good salad bar or you could even share a pizza with another villager. Hope to see you there!

RWV Current Events Discussion Group - In person, Indoors

When: Meets the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.

Location: New Seasons Market - Raleigh Hills, Coffee Seating Area, 7300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland 97225. [Click on this event for a Google Map of the meeting location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Informal group discussion; bring your suggestions. Any subject from world events, state & city and neighborhood issues, Drop in, try us out! All welcome!

Hosted by UpRiver Village

Where: Lolo‘s Boss Pizza, 21817 NE Halsey St, Fairview OR 97024 [Click on this event for a map of the event location.]

Registration Requested: Please let us know if you wish to attend so we will know what size table we will need. [Click on this event for the link to the website registration form.]

Description: Busy hands, wonderful company and good pizza! Do you knit? Crochet? Cross-stitch? Do other needlework hobbies? Bring your project and join like-minded folks for conversation, advice, pizza and laughter. All skill levels welcome!

RWV Social-Happy Hour - Every Friday

Location this Friday: Old Market Pub, 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland 97223. [Corner of SW Multnomah Blvd and SW Garden Home Rd.] [Click on this event for a Google Map of the event location.]

No Registration Required.

Description: Socialize with other Village members and volunteers!